Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Coleophora frischella (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae) = Coleophora trifolii, white tipped clover casebearer

Agent introduced: Diadegma sp. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)

Imported:

1955

Import source:

Near Montmédy, France

Import notes:

Cameron et al. (1989) - eight individuals of Diadegma sp. were reared from 5,000 encased Coleophora trifolii imported from near Montmédy, France in 1955. Nothing is known of the biology of this species and they were destroyed after attempts to have them parasitise New Zealand Coleophora spp. [C. frischella and C. spissicornis] failed.

Released:

Cameron et al. (1989) - not released.

References

Cameron PJ, Hill RL, Bain J, Thomas WP (1989). A Review of Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests and Weeds in New Zealand 1874-1987. Technical Communication No 10. CAB International Institute of Biological Control. DSIR Entomology Division. 424p.